17th, June 2016

Featured Member: NatWest

Industry Insight

Tell us about your company…

NatWest Corporate & Commercial Coverage (C&C) provides relationship-based banking (including debt, trade finance, and cash management products, as well as Supply Chain Finance and international services) to a range of UK businesses, from small and medium enterprises (SMEs), with a turnover starting at £2m, to large corporates.

We are dedicated to backing UK businesses and communities with the aim of becoming the number one bank for customer service, trust and advocacy by 2020.

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How did you find out about the High Tide Foundation and how long have you been involved?

We have been involved for a few years now and an introduction was made to us by one of your founders. 

What was your reason for becoming a member of the High Tide Foundation?

The North East Corporate and Commercial team have strong relationships with the local community on Teesside and are always looking for opportunities to support the education and employability of young people in the area. 

What support have you provided to the High Tide Foundation?

We get involved by providing work experience placements and we also support the annual fundraising ball.

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What have your gained from your involvement in High Tide Foundation?

We have gained great satisfaction from creating learning opportunities for the talented young people of the North East and we hope to continue doing so. 

What are your plans for your involvement in High Tide in the future?

We will continue to support the High Tide Foundation through work experience placements and we also have the pleasure of getting involved with the annual Fundraising Ball again in 2016 in its second year.

Are you a business on Teesside like NatWest looking to give back to the community by offering a work experience placement or apprenticeship? Do you think you could help us provide knowledge of your industry by offering your assistance through our many programmes? If you are interested in becoming a member of the High Tide Foundation, then please do get in touch.

Contact our Membership Coordinator, Kim Upex on 07710713314 or email k.upex@hightidefoundation.co.uk.

33,500

Students supported since 2012
with life-changing industry-led work experience programmes and enrichment events

28,000

Hours of engagement with employers
connecting students directly with people in various job roles for real-life career experiences

750

Business members involved
from a range of sectors who co-designed and delivered our industry-led career programmes

"“This has been so educational, not only for the students but also the teachers; I had no idea of what really went on down here. This is great knowledge that I can take back with me and share with the other colleagues and students.”"

Teacher, Middlesbrough

""It was very informative and was definitely worth every minute. The speakers and staff were very kind and helped us all build a better understanding of the world of engineering. This was an insight I doubt I could have gotten anywhere else.""

Year 7 Student, Redcar

"“I am grateful for the help and life changing experience High Tide have gave me and believe that I wouldn’t have got this chance anywhere else. I believe that without high tide I would have never received or had an opportunity to gain valuable experience and knowledge”"

Year 6 Student, Middlesbrough

"“My experience with High Tide provided me with amazing opportunities and allowed me to meet very influential people who have helped me to gain confidence as well as skills I will take with me for the rest of my life.""

Year 6 Student, Middlesbrough

"Start to finish there was loads of enthusiasm from the employees and the students! Really fun to be a part of this!"

Age 17, 5-day VWEX (Engineering)

"I enjoyed the work experience, I learnt new skills on how to write my CV and what employers look for."

Age 13, Discovery day (Employability)

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